Last update: November 18, 2013
Equine Dentistry: A specialization where small things make a huge difference.
The field of equine dentistry is no longer a place where an inexperienced person can stick a modified rasp into a horse's mouth and "float" his teeth. This highly technical field now requires that the practitioner be educated and well equipped with precision instruments and that he must have an eye for detail. Yes, there are still practitioners who still use the old methods and instruments, but as horses become more specialized and go up in value, they require a dentist that understands the mechanics of the mouth and how he will affect them as he proceeds to work on that horse.
A good horse dentist is well worth the money he charges to work on your horse. He will allow your horse to maintain a competitive edge in any arena or discipline and he will help your horse to efficiently grind his feed so his body can properly digest it. A poor or inexperienced practitioner can have disastrous effects on the horse, his ability to eat, and anyone who rides that horse. If you have ever experienced migraine headache that is associated with a misaligned jaw, you will understand the pain that a horse might experience from the same.
I am expanding my practice nation wide catering to training barns of all disciplines. In order for me to travel, I need groups of horses. For Idaho, Utah, Eastern Nevada, Western Wyoming, I require a minimum of 10 head. For all other states I require a minimum of 20 head. Please call or email for more information.
Idaho Clients:
Even though I reside in Utah, I have a regular route in both the Twin Falls and Boise areas that includes several trips per year. During the Spring and Summer it is common that I am working in those areas multiple times per month. If you wish to have your horses evaluated and/or worked on, all you need to do is get on my list and I will coordinate with you directly. Thanks.
Ask about my "Trainer discount"
A good horse dentist is well worth the money he charges to work on your horse. He will allow your horse to maintain a competitive edge in any arena or discipline and he will help your horse to efficiently grind his feed so his body can properly digest it. A poor or inexperienced practitioner can have disastrous effects on the horse, his ability to eat, and anyone who rides that horse. If you have ever experienced migraine headache that is associated with a misaligned jaw, you will understand the pain that a horse might experience from the same.
I am expanding my practice nation wide catering to training barns of all disciplines. In order for me to travel, I need groups of horses. For Idaho, Utah, Eastern Nevada, Western Wyoming, I require a minimum of 10 head. For all other states I require a minimum of 20 head. Please call or email for more information.
Idaho Clients:
Even though I reside in Utah, I have a regular route in both the Twin Falls and Boise areas that includes several trips per year. During the Spring and Summer it is common that I am working in those areas multiple times per month. If you wish to have your horses evaluated and/or worked on, all you need to do is get on my list and I will coordinate with you directly. Thanks.
Ask about my "Trainer discount"
DISCLAIMER: My home area is Utah, Idaho, Western Wyoming, and Eastern Nevada. If you reside outside this area, I may not have an established route in YOUR area which means I cannot schedule one or two horses for dental work. Outside my home area, I cater to training barns and large boarding facilities. If you are not at one of these facilities please contact your local horse trainer or boarding barn and ask who they use for dental work, if they don't have anyone, feel free to share my information with them so you can gather enough horses for me to make the trip.
If you cannot bring your horses to me inside my home area, I require a MINIMUM of 10 head to travel any distance. Outside of my home area I require a MINIMUM of 20 head. Please keep this in mind as you contact me to schedule dental work in your area. Again, I encourage you to find several horse owners to build a group large enough to make it worth your time as well as mine.
ALSO, outside my home area I typically will not have established relationships with your local veterinarian so it is your responsibility to connect me with your vet so we can discuss preferred methods of sedation. I DO NOT SEDATE HORSES. I rely on good veterinarians to do that for me. If your vet will sell you the proper sedative to sedate your horse, that is between you and him. Thanks. I hope to hear from you soon!!
If you cannot bring your horses to me inside my home area, I require a MINIMUM of 10 head to travel any distance. Outside of my home area I require a MINIMUM of 20 head. Please keep this in mind as you contact me to schedule dental work in your area. Again, I encourage you to find several horse owners to build a group large enough to make it worth your time as well as mine.
ALSO, outside my home area I typically will not have established relationships with your local veterinarian so it is your responsibility to connect me with your vet so we can discuss preferred methods of sedation. I DO NOT SEDATE HORSES. I rely on good veterinarians to do that for me. If your vet will sell you the proper sedative to sedate your horse, that is between you and him. Thanks. I hope to hear from you soon!!
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For questions and comments or to schedule a dental evaluation and procedure please call, text or email:
Justin Stark, CEqD
Brigham City, Utah
Ph: (435) 452-1104 Email: justin@horse-dentist.net
Justin Stark, CEqD
Brigham City, Utah
Ph: (435) 452-1104 Email: justin@horse-dentist.net
